Hinckley Rugby Club is mourning the death of a long-serving and popular member who over the years held some of the most important roles at the Leicester Road club.

Hinckley Rugby Club is mourning the death of a long-serving and popular member who over the years held some of the most important roles at the Leicester Road club.

Trevor Williams was taken to Leicester General Hospital after falling ill and died there last Tuesday, two days short of his 65th birthday.

At the club's AGM earlier this year he had accepted the positions of first team manager, registration secretary, fixtures secretary and match secretary.

Trevor's love and knowledge of rugby was second to none and his commitment to Hinckley RFC unparalleled.

He also enjoyed a fruitful working relationship with the press including the Evening Telegraph.

Chairman of selectors and former first team coach Pete Curtis said of Trevor: "He was one of the real characters at the club and he epitomised what rugby is all about.

"He was a real unsung hero and did every thing from managing the first team to cleaning the changing rooms. It says something about how much he did that three or four of us will be needed to take on his roles."